In Photos: From Rajkummar Rao,Twinkle Khanna, Sapna Bhavnani to Vishal Dadlani, Mumbai steps out in solidarity with victims of Kathua and Unnao

Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha were also present at the protest. Musician Vishal Dadlani said, "Nine out of 10 women I know, have been molested or oppressed in some form of the other. Today, all this is coming to light. We cannot, as citizens, afford to not be committed. Anyone trying to defend these acts, irrespective of religions, should be punished. It is India and her citizens (and not just a particular community) who are in danger." Photo by Satish Malavade

02/10Mumbai Protesters send strong message: Will not be silenced

It was a good turnout at Carter Road on Sunday for the protest. Among those who spoke was filmmaker Nandita Das who said, "I am not speaking as a celebrity today, but as a a woman and human being reacting to these brutal crimes against women. I have made films about individuals like Bhanwari Devi, who's yet to get justice for a crime against her twenty years ago. These incidents are so rampant in our country that the one thing we need is speedy justice." Photo by Satish Malavade

Well known hair stylist and activist Sapna Bhavnani and musician Vishal Dadlani were part of the protests in Mumbai seeking justice for rape victims of Unnao and Kathua. Sapna Bhavnani actively encouraged Mumbaikars to join in Sunday's protest at Carter Road. The protest poster announced that it would be an apolitical protest. Among those who addressed the crowds were Vishal Dadlani, actor Tara Sharma, singer Sona Mohapatra. Photo by Satish Malavade

04/10Mumbai turnout at protest rally against Unnao and Kathua rapes

Mumbaikars joined the protests seeking justice for the rape victims of Unnao and Kathua. In Unnao, a young woman was raped months ago but no action was being taken. Desperate, she tried to commit suicide outside the residence of UP CM Yogi Adityanath. Her father was badly beaten in police custody and died without seeing his daughter get justice. Photo by Satish Malavade

05/10Twinkle Khanna joins the protest in Mumbai

"We can live in despair or we can protest," wrote Twinkle Khanna on Twitter. She was present at the protest in Mumbai on Sunday where hundreds turned up in support of the victims of Kathua and Unnao and sought justice for them. Photo by Satish Malavade

The details of the chargesheet of the Kathua rape case were chilling. The eight-year-old was abducted, drugged and repeatedly raped in Jammu's Kathua. Among the accused arrested, is the caretaker of the temple where she was raped, Sanji Ram and policemen as well. Mumbaikars took to the streets on Sunday in solidarity for the victims of Kathua and Unnao, seeking justice.Photo by Satish Malavade

07/10Kiran Rao joins the protest in Mumbai

Among the many Mumbaikars who were seen at the protest at Carter Road in Bandra, was filmmaker Kiran Rao. The rapes in Unnao and Kathua have seen protests across the country. SImilar protests were held in Delhi and Bangalore too. Ahead of the protest, actor Priyanka Chopra tweeted, "We all agree that armchair activism isn't enough... There is strength in numbers and in unity." Photo by Satish Malavade

08/10Mumbai wants justice for Kathua, Unnao Rape victims

Across the country, Sunday saw citizens gathering in solidarity with the victims of Unnao and Kathua, seeking justice for them. In Kathua, an eight-year-old was abducted, drugged and repeatedly raped inside a temple. The accused have been arrested. The Jammu and Kashmir police had a tough time while making their way to file the chargesheet in court, with lawyers stopping them from entering court. Photo by Satish Malavade

Demanding strict action against the alleged perpetrators of the crimes n Kathua and Unnao, Mumbaikars stepped out in solidarity with the victims and demanded justice. Seen here, actor Vidya Malavade, who took part in the protest in Mumbai. Photo by Satish Malavade.

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